S-55 — Sikorsky S-55

Fleet & certification
- Built
- 5
- Active
- 5
- Origin
- US
Per-variant specifications
| Variant | Engine | MTOW | Range | Cruise | Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S55P S55P | — | 3,200 kg | 350 nm | 74 kt | 12 |
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The FAA paperwork
TCDS 1H4 · 32 · issued 1989-12-29
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS 1H4), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Registered S-55 aircraft
Individual S-55 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
How many Sikorsky S-55 are there?
5 Sikorsky S-55 are on the worldwide civil registry. This counts registered airframes, not total production.
What is the range of the Sikorsky S-55?
The Sikorsky S-55 has a range of about 350 nautical miles.
How fast is the Sikorsky S-55?
The Sikorsky S-55 cruises at around 74 knots.
What is the Sikorsky S-55's maximum take-off weight?
The Sikorsky S-55 has a maximum take-off weight of 3,200 kg.
How many seats does the Sikorsky S-55 have?
The Sikorsky S-55 is typically configured for up to 12 occupants.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Sikorsky S-55?
The Sikorsky S-55 uses ICAO type designator S55T.
Is the Sikorsky S-55 type certified?
Yes. The Sikorsky S-55 holds a type certificate; you can read its Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) and what each section means on Sprinkle.




